Name Change Riddim – DJ Nazz

In 2010, when dancehall was still leaning hard into clash-ready rhythms and cheeky street talk, DJ Nazz cut Name Change Riddim with a lively, mid-tempo pulse that leaves room for both swagger and melody. The set moves through sharp talkers like Ceegee’s “Gal Criminal, ” Hitmaker’s “Model Pon Dem, ” and Kurve’s “The Baddest Wine, ” while the title cut keeps the producer’s own stamp front and center. What gives the project its kick is how the voices ride the instrumental differently without losing the same ragged momentum, from the playful “Party Up” opener to the closing “Dem Badmind, ” where Versatile and Toisis bring the final bite.